Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 6th October
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
6th October 2022
1086 Sheep including 728 Finished Lambs & 358 Cull Sheep
728 Lambs Ave 233.79p/kg
Another pleasing entry given the previous days wet weather conditions and trade up on the week for all types. 7 individual purchasers operating ensured a competitive trade for all with a top price of 280p/kg and £127 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 31.0kg | 280p/kg | JH Bennett, Branside |
| 38.1kg | 268p/kg | K Leslie, Biggin |
| 37.1kg | 264p/kg | M Gregory, Perrydale |
| 39.3kg | 280p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 42.5kg | 280p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
| 49.2kg | 258p/kg | D Fotherby & Sons, Wormhill |
Averages
| 32.1-39.0kg | To: 268p/kg | Ave: 238.81p/kg |
| 39.1- 45.5kg | To: 280p/kg | Ave: 231.55p/kg |
| 45.6 -52kg | To: 258p/kg | Ave: 237.89p/kg |
358 Cull Sheep – Ave £64.38 per head
Given the falling trade nationally it was strong for all types to a top of £159. A number of plain ewes within the entry with numerous grazing customers operating.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate